You know Payman’s work on Last Man on Earth, Brooklyn 99, Angie Tribeca, The Good Place and Key & Peele, and he’s joined us for a live discussion at USC.
Respecting the (Commercial) Process w Jordan Brady (Crossover) – Just Shoot It 106
crossover, directing, episode, InterviewCommercial directing guru Jordan Brady from the Respect the Process podcast joins us to do a crossover episode. We talk about traditional vs. branded content worlds, and tips and tricks of commercial directing.
Kelly Landry takes an Acting Career Behind the Camera – Just Shoot It 105
episode, InterviewMatt and Oren sit down with Kelly Landry, an actor turned director.
What do Hollywood People Mean by “Getting Drinks?” – Just Shoot It 104
episode, Just Matt and OrenMatt and Oren have a frank conversation about “getting drinks” and the social conventions of hollywood meetings.
To PA or Not to PA (and other Questions) – Just Shoot It 103
episode, Just Matt and Oren, Listener QuestionsMatt and Oren answer listener questions on being a production assistant in hollywood, building a film collective, and of course, moving to LA.
Master of the Bootleg Universe w Adi Shankar – Just Shoot It 102
directing, episode, Interview, ScreenwritingAdi Shankar is the producer of Studio Films such as The Grey, Dredd, and A Walk Among the Tombstones. But he gained notoriety by releasing his own bootleg fan films based on The Punisher, Venom, and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Now he has directed new series for Netflix and talks about his don’t-wait-for-permission philosophy behind making the projects that get him excited.
Going to Townies w/ Julia Prescott – Just Shoot It 101
directing, episode, Interview, ScreenwritingJulia Prescott, Creator/Writer of Townies joins us to talk writing, creating the show (that Matt directed) writing for animation and her innovative approach to TV pilots.
Just Shoot It Turns 100 – Just Shoot It 100
episodeAfter 100 episodes, Oren and Matt recount their favorite filmmaking tips, tricks and advice from the show.
How to turn your Day Job into a Career in Late Night Comedy w Maureen Bharoocha – Just Shoot It 99
episode, InterviewMaureen Bharoocha started her career behind the counter at Sprinkles cupcakes, but through some resourcefulness and creativity, she turned her day job into an awesome career. Now she directs for Jimmy Kimmel!
Confessions of a Video Essayist w Lessons from the Screenplay’s Michael Tucker – Just Shoot It 98
directing, episode, ScreenwritingLessons from the Screenplay is one of the most popular, exciting and insightful video essay series on youtube, so we were ecstatic to have the series’ host and creator Michael Tucker on Just Shoot It. Michael is a director and writer in his own right, and started Lessons from the Screenplay to learn more about the craft of screenwriting. It’s a great conversation with a smart, insightful creator who’s learned from the best of the best and is ready to pass those lessons along to you.
